The Lighthouse Book Club
In the mood for a good book, sharp conversations, and a cozy evening? Join the Lighthouse Book Club.
Read. Talk. Think.
Starting next academic year, we're doing things a little differently. We'll read together and talk about it right away. During each meeting, we'll read a short section from the same book (in Dutch or English) and then immediately discuss what we've read. What stood out? What did you think? And how do others see it?
No preparation needed, no literature lectures — just reading together, exchanging ideas, and meeting new people. And of course, there will be drinks and snacks, because it should be fun, too.
Which books are we reading?
Book 1: The song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
chosen by students and staff
Book 2: The Handmaid's tale by Margaret Atwood
The song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles is a gripping retelling of the Trojan War, told from the perspective of Patroclus. We follow his deep and complex bond with Achilles, from their youth to the battlefield. Blending mythology with a powerful love story, the novel invites readers to reflect on friendship, ambition, honor, and what it means to choose your own path.
Meetings for book 1
- Kick-off/meeting 1: Monday 12 October, start at 16:00
- Meeting 2: Monday 16 November, start at 16:00
Location and exact times will be announced per meeting.
Registration
Make sure to get your own copy of the book, for example by buying it (second-hand), borrowing it from the library, or getting it as an audio book.
The Handmaid's Tale
Registration start late November
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale is set in a chilling future where women have lost their rights. We follow Offred as she struggles to hold on to her identity and hope in a tightly controlled society. Thought-provoking and disturbingly relevant, the novel explores power, freedom, equality, and personal responsibility.
Meetings book 2
- Kick-off/meeting 1: Thursday, 11 February 2027, start at 16:00 uur
- Meeting 2: Monday 16 November, start at 16:00
Location and exact times will be announced per meeting.
Registration
Registration for book 2 starts late November. Make sure to get your own copy of the book, for example by buying it (second-hand), borrowing it from the library, or getting it as an audio book.
